Rex Tillerson defends blocking reporters from diplomatic trip to Asia
(The Guardian South Korea)

The press has for decades paid to travel with the secretary of state, but Tillerson denies hiding from coverage after breaking with this precedent Secretary of state Rex Tillerson has defended his decision to block American reporters from his first major mission to Asia, saying: `I´m not a big media press access person. I personally don´t need it.` Related: China rejects Trump criticisms over North Korea Related: US denies that Rex Tillerson was too tired to attend South Korea meetings Related: US denies that Rex Tillerson was too tired to attend South Korea meetings Continue reading...